Kitchen Assistant Department Manager - Lead, Mentor & Grow

Jobvite, Inc.; Bolton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible benefits

Opportunity to advance

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Longo's is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Department Manager to lead daily operations in a busy store environment. You will partner with the Food Service Manager to ensure the department runs smoothly and delivers excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes coaching, inventory control, and executing displays while maintaining health and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service with strong product knowledge.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Proficient in utilizing computer systems and learning new software quickly.
• Must uphold health, safety, and loss prevention policies.
• Offer eye-catching product displays and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and mentor Team Members.
• Support with regular team meetings.
• Coach and train Team Members to maintain productivity.
• Handle Team Member and customer issues with urgency.
• Uphold company health, safety, and loss prevention policies.
• Merchandise, manage inventory and scheduling to hit financial targets.
• Provide exceptional customer service to Team Members, Customers and Vendors.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Tools

POS systems

Job description

Longo's is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Department Manager to lead daily operations in a busy store environment. You will partner with the Food Service Manager to ensure the department runs smoothly and delivers excellent customer service.

The role emphasizes coaching, inventory control, and executing displays while maintaining health and safety standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success in this team-oriented setting.